Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Silver Medallion, unmounted, 39mm, the obverse featuring a central shield bearing the Coat of Arms of Bristol, crossed rifles above, ‘In Danger Ready’ on banner below, by J. S. Wyon, the reverse engraved ‘Extra All-Comers Prize 500 & 600 Yards Private Chamberlain 1st Glostershire, 22 Aug. 1861.’ within laurel wreath, ‘City of Bristol Rifle Volunteers’ around, the edge plain; together with an identical Bronze Medallion, the reverse engraved ‘Birmingham Match 6 May 1863. C. Chamberlain No. 1. Co. 1st. Glos. R.V.’, minor edge nicks and traces of the silver medallion at some point having been fitted with a top claw suspension, generally very fine (2) £60-£80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Shooting Medals to British Regiments and Rifle Volunteers.

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